The visas were handed over at a ceremony in Islamabad, marking a key step in expanding overseas job opportunities for skilled youth.

Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, said the focus is on demand driven skills and global employability. He said the programme supports transparent skill verification, proper training, and smooth visa and placement processes to ensure quality manpower abroad.

He said the trainees are national ambassadors and their performance in Saudi Arabia will improve Pakistan’s image globally. He praised NAVTTC and partner institutions for aligning technical training with international labour market needs.

NAVTTC Chairperson Gulmina Bilal Ahmad said the commission is transforming technical education through quality standards, international accreditation, and strong industry links. She added that the government is shifting from traditional training to market linked placement based skills development.

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Officials explained that selection was merit based, training was rigorous, and assessments followed international benchmarks. Monitoring systems ensured trainees met required standards before deployment. Stakeholders pledged to expand overseas employment pathways for more youth through better training and global cooperation.

The initiative strengthens skilled youth opportunities and builds trust in Pakistani workers in foreign markets.

This step shows government focus on jobs abroad for trained youth. It connects skills with real market demand. If training stays strong and transparent, more young people can get foreign job chances. It can also improve Pakistan’s reputation in global labour markets.